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Umno grassroots want PAS cooperation but remain wary
Umno grassroots leaders welcome possible cooperation with PAS but warn the leadership not to repeat the disappointing Muafakat Nasional experience. They spoke at the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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DBKL urged to act on illegal parking along Jalan Pudu Lama
A viral Threads post has called on Kuala Lumpur City Hall to act against vehicles parked on both sides of Jalan Pudu Lama, reducing the two-way road to a single congested lane. Other users joined in, with some saying enforcement has been lax and others suggesting proper parking bays or a no-parking zone.
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Lorong Lepak Mid-Autumn 2026 at Petaling Street on 26 September
Lorong Lepak: Mid-Autumn 2026 will be held at Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur on 26 September. The first halal Mid-Autumn event brings Chinese, Malay and Indian neighbours together over mooncake, a lantern procession and a light-up with Merdeka 118.
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UMNO president Zahid Hamidi winds up PAU 2026 debate at WTCKL
UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivered the winding-up speech at the party's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today. Puteri UMNO chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said the speech gave delegates fresh spirit, sending them home with commitment and hope. She expressed hope that UMNO and Barisan Nasional would keep receiving public support ahead of coming state and general elections.
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Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 opens in October across three cities
The Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 will open competition in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak from October, with the final in Kuala Lumpur in November. Gajah Emas Industries managing director Kevin Lim welcomed the under-16 league as a platform for grassroots sepak takraw development. The league, organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, is backed by the Youth and Sports Ministry and the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Federation.
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UMNO to stay with Unity Government until end of term, says Ahmad Zahid
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party will remain with the Unity Government until the end of the current term, and that the party's general assembly resolution must be respected. He said differences of opinion within the government should be respected, and that the Malaysia Blue Agenda will form the basis of the BN manifesto for the next election. He spoke at a press conference at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.
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Ge-Len cap KL Cup run with final spot
American pair Augustus Ge and Len Yang reached the men's doubles final of the Leapmotor KL Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur, beating Yuta Funemizu and Tama Shimabukuro 9-11, 11-4, 11-5. They will face top seeds Gabriel Tardio and Noe Khlif for the title. Yang also lost in the mixed doubles semi-finals with Sahra Dennehy.
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Zahid: Dewan Merdeka could see Umno-BN back in power in 2026 or 2027
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the party's 2026 general assembly that Dewan Merdeka could witness Umno and Barisan Nasional returning to power as early as 2026 or 2027. In his winding-up speech in Kuala Lumpur, he said the hall had seen the party's hardest moments, including losing its two-thirds majority in 2008 and federal power in 2018.
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Zahid: attempts to pit me against Tok Mat are over
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed there had been attempts to pit him against his deputy Mohamad Hasan, known as Tok Mat. In his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at Dewan Merdeka, he said those attempts were now a thing of the past.
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Puteri UMNO age limit decision postponed until after GE, says Khaled
A decision on the proposal to raise Puteri UMNO's membership age limit to 40 will be made after the next general election, said UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said the proposal affects both the Wanita and Puteri wings and the whole party, so it needs to be decided after the polls. Khaled promised the party's Constitution and Rules Committee will seek a win-win solution for both wings.
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UPM overall champions of SUKIPT 2026, Sultan of Selangor congratulates
Universiti Putra Malaysia won the overall title at SUKIPT 2026 with 35 gold, 20 silver and 15 bronze medals, ahead of UiTM and hosts Universiti Malaya. The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, as UPM Chancellor, congratulated the contingent. The 7th edition ended at Dewan Tuanku Canselor, Universiti Malaya on Sept 6, with 46 meet records and two national records broken.
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Burst pipe on Jalan Pending disrupts Kuching water supply, mayor urges faster repairs
A burst water pipe near Crown Tower on Jalan Pending in Kuching has disrupted supply to residents and businesses. Kuching South City Council mayor Wong Hong Sheng visited the site and urged Sarawak water authorities to speed up repairs.
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BAM open to Zii Jia training with existing players, says Tengku Zafrul
BAM president Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the association's doors are open to Lee Zii Jia to train with existing players. He said the decision rests with Zii Jia, while BAM is focusing on young players and preparations for the 2027 SEA Games and LA28 Olympics. BAM secretary-general Kenny Goh confirmed Zii Jia had trained at BAM twice a week before.
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TEMPUR Clearance Sale at One World Hotel PJ: Up to 80% Off, Mattresses From RM999
TEMPUR is holding its biggest clearance sale at One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, with discounts of up to 80% on selected mattresses, pillows and sleep products. Mattresses start from RM999 and pillows from RM199, while stock lasts. Shoppers are advised to visit early as the event is limited-stock and items are sold on a first-come basis.
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Syed Saddiq invites Ong Ye Kung to his Oct 10 wedding in KL
Malaysian MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman met Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung this week and invited him to his wedding to singer-actress Bella Astillah on Oct 10 at Level 118 of Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur. Ong accepted the invitation, calling it a good reason to visit Malaysia again.
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Umno assembly ends with confidence high after Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur ended with a sense of optimism, driven by strong Barisan Nasional results in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The four-day event also saw a warm welcome for PAS delegates, though some members remain wary of past failed partnerships.
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Former judge assault: textile tycoon and another ordered to enter defence
The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has ordered Gulati's Silk House owner Pavitar Singh Manjeet Singh and Nor Imran Nordin to enter their defence on charges of abetting grievous hurt against former judge Jagjit Singh Bant Singh. The screwdriver attack occurred near Solaris Dutamas on 19 Oct 2023 and is believed to have stemmed from a family dispute. Two other attackers were sentenced to seven years' jail after a prosecution appeal.
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Universiti Malaya researchers turn prawn shells into biodegradable plastic film
Researchers at Universiti Malaya's Faculty of Engineering have converted discarded prawn shells into chitosan, a natural biopolymer, and used it with starch to produce biodegradable plastic films. In soil burial tests, the films began visibly degrading after three weeks and had substantially broken down by the fourth. The work links two Malaysian waste problems - food waste and plastic waste - but the material is still far from commercial use.
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Pan Gon: Selangor must beat KL City at MBPJ Stadium
Selangor head coach Kim Pan Gon says his side must win tomorrow night's derby against KL City at MBPJ Stadium. He urged Gergasi Merah fans to fill the stadium and help the team protect their pride. Selangor sit third in the league on nine points.
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Barra Restaurant gets Spanish certification, Eat Spain Drink Spain festival returns
Spain's ambassador-designate Sergi Farre Salva presented the Restaurants From Spain certification to Barra Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, bringing the number of certified Spanish restaurants in the capital to eight. The event also launched the second edition of the Eat Spain Drink Spain festival, which runs from Sept 18 to Oct 4 at more than 40 venues across Malaysia.
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Woman sells RM2,000 gold bangle for RM17,900 after 20 years
A woman in Petaling Jaya sold a 35-gram gold bangle she bought for about RM2,000 two decades ago for RM17,900. Hasnah Deraman, 54, said the rise in gold prices gave her a gain of almost RM16,000 over the original price. She advised women to buy gold according to their means as long-term savings.
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Parliament Open Day 2026 targets over 10,000 visitors a day
The Malaysia Parliament Open Day 2026 at the Parliament Complex in Kuala Lumpur is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors, with people arriving as early as 7.30am. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the response has been very encouraging and the two-day programme aims to bring Parliament closer to the people.
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KL City rely on Josue against Selangor
KL City FC are expected to continue relying on Paulo Josue for their Super League match against Selangor FC at MBPJ Stadium tomorrow night. New striker Fareed Sadat may not be fielded because his visa process is not yet complete.
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Jalan Syed Putra-Jalan Istana junction to close in stages from Sept 14 for NPE 2 works
A section of the Jalan Syed Putra and Jalan Istana intersection in Kuala Lumpur will be closed in stages from Sept 14, between 10pm and 5am, to allow preliminary construction for the New Pantai Expressway Extension Project (NPE 2). NPE has advised motorists to plan their journeys and follow traffic management measures, and provided an infoline for inquiries.